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SF16 RTY

2016 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Fiat Punto35,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 RTY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,425 miles

Front brake pads are worn

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 52,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,110 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 49,110 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit (tyre size is 1955516 ). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,584 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 45,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake effort only just met

Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,435 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 42,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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SF16 RTY is a 2016 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 35,566 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF16 RTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SF16 RTY registered?

SF16 RTY is a 2016 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is SF16 RTY safe to buy?

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